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CROOKSTON PARKS GETTING BENCHES, ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT THROUGH GRANTS AND DONATIONS

The Crookston Park Board met on Monday to review two grants.  The Crookston Rotary Club and Rotary International are providing $10,000 for accessible playground equipment that will be installed at Carman Park, according to Parks and Recreation Director Scott Riopelle. “Rotary International has a grant for approximately $10,000 that they want to go into one […]

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CITY OF CROOKSTON STILL WORKING ON PLANS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

With the extension of Gov. Tim Walz’s stay at home order, summer youth programs could be one of the next activities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Crookston Parks and Recreation Director Scott Riopelle said the city is currently discussing summer programs and hope to have a decision about whether they will proceed with them next

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CROOKSTON PARK BOARD VOTES TO RENAME HIGHLAND COMPLEX THE RAY ECKLUND COMPLEX

The Crookston Park Board voted unanimously at Monday night’s meeting to rename the Highland Complex after Ray Ecklund, the former City Administrator, and Parks and Recreation Director, who was essential in getting the complex built in Crookston.  Crookston Park and Rec Director Scott Riopelle said the Park Board would likely hold a small official renaming

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PARK BOARD RECEIVES ANNUAL ORIENTATION FOR NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS

The Crookston Park Board met on Tuesday evening and the only item on the agenda was the orientation presentation for new members.  New park board members for 2020 are Brigette Burzette-DeLeon and David Hennings.  Hennings will interview for the open Ward 5 seat on the City Council on Wednesday night. Crookston Parks and Recreation Director

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PARK BOARD DOESN’T REACH QUORUM BUT SCOTT RIOPELLE DISCUSSES CURRENT PROGRESS

The Crookston Park Board was scheduled to meet Tuesday evening but didn’t have enough members for a quorum.  However, Parks and Recreation Director Scott Riopelle did say that despite some bad timing with snowfalls happening right before the weekends that the outdoor rink at Alexander Park has been getting used.  “The outdoor rinks are a

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